Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals - Dream 11
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It will be a battle between two of the top teams in the points table of Vivo IPL 12 when Chennai Super Kings lock horns against the Delhi Capitals in the 50th match of the tournament.

Both the franchises have played some good cricket which has resulted in them occupying the top two spots in the tourney. Chennai Super Kings will be a worried unit due to the injury sustained to their skipper MS Dhoni which might again rule him out of tomorrow’s clash.

Chennai Super Kings has been highly dependent on the services of MS Dhoni this season and he has repaid the faith shown in him by his teammates. However, it has been the drawback for CSK and they have lost both the matches when Dhoni hasn’t been part of the Playing XI.

The top order has been pretty inconsistent but players like Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis has shown their promise in patches.

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The form of Ambati Rayudu has been a major concern for Chennai Super Kings this season. He was the leading run scorer for CSK last year. Hence there were huge expectations from Rayudu.

He has been nowhere close to his best. Even Kedar Jadhav has lacked consistency which has also been an expanse of concern for CSK.

Suresh Raina who might lead CSK tomorrow if MS Dhoni is not fit hasn’t been in the best of touches either. He has played some good shots and has looked good in patches. Nonetheless, the consistency hasn’t been there at all which has resulted in their net run rate being in negative despite winning 8 of the 12 games in the tournament so far.

The bowling department has done a good job. Deepak Chahar and Imran Tahir have been the pick of CSK bowlers in the tournament.

Delhi Capitals on the other hand also looks a competent side who has the ability to go all the way. The form of Prithvi Shaw at the top of the order hasn’t helped DC. However, it has been Shikhar Dhawan who has provided brilliant starts to DC in the last few matches. He has looked in ominous touch and will look to continue his great run of form.

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Kagiso Rabada has been the standout bowler in the tournament which has done wonders for Delhi Capitals. He is expected to stay with DC till the end of the tournament which will surely bolster their chances in the playoffs. The spin department has also done a good job for DC. Captain Shreyas Iyer has also led his troops pretty well and are currently at the top of the points table.

Weather Conditions:

There is a prior warning of cyclone in the city which means there should be a huge cloud cover for tomorrow’s clash. It won’t be any less hot or humid but there are chances of scattered rain during the match time. If Google prediction is to believe there are 24% chances of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 31 to 36 degrees.

Pitch Conditions

Traditionally the Chennai wicket has offered good assistance for the spin bowlers since the start of the tournament. RCB were bundled out for just 70 runs in the first match of the tournament. It has been better for batting as the tournament has progressed. However, it should be another bowling friendly wicket in Chennai in overcast conditions. The team batting will look to score something in excess of 150 which will be a challenging total.

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Match Prediction

Both the teams have played some good cricket in the tournament and that is the reason why they are the top two in the points table. Chennai Super Kings might miss the services of MS Dhoni tomorrow. Hence I feel Delhi Capitals will begin as the favourites especially given their run of form in the tournament so far. So my prediction is Delhi Capitals will win the 50th match of the tournament.

Arya Chakraborty

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